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Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Bilbao, Spain
Built in 1997, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of the newest in the world. It has transformed the industrial city of Bilbao into a travelers' desired destination. The beautiful architecture of the museum has provided a dramatic background for movies and commercials.
The Louvre in Paris, France
Probably the most famous Louvre also holds the most famous painting in the world, the MonaLisa by Leonardo da Vinci. Crowds can be found any day surrounding the small, but mysterious painting of the smiling woman. But, the Louvre is much more than a home to the MonaLisa. The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, America
Just opened in its new downtown location in 2012, the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection. Dr Albert C. Barnes started collecting art in the early 20th century and collected, among others, the largest number of original Renoir paintings in the world.
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy
Walking on the marbled floors feels like stepping back in time. The building itself is a beautiful palacelike structure with frescoes (湿壁画) decorating the ceilings and walls. Viewers are bowled over (印象深刻) by the works by Botticelli, such as “The Birth of Venus”. Classic artworks from nearly 1,000 years ago describe religious events of the time.
21．Which of the following is the most popular?
A．The Louvre.
B．The GuggenheimMuseumBilbao.
C．The Barnes Foundation.
D．The Uffizi Gallery.
答案：A 细节理解题。由The Louvre in Paris, France部分第二句中的“Crowds can be found any day”和尾句“The Louvre is visited by more people each year than any other museum in the world.”可知，四个博物馆中卢浮宫人气最旺。
22．What makes the Barnes Foundation particular?
A．Its structure. B．Its collection.
C．Its location. D．Its history.
答案：B 细节理解题。由The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, America部分首句中的“the Barnes Foundation is unique in that it is a completely reproduced display from one man's private collection”可知，该博物馆的特殊之处在于其所有的展览品均是复制品。故选B。
23．What type of writing is this text?
A．An activity poster.
B．An exhibition announcement.
C．An art show review.
D．A travel guide.
答案：D 推理判断题。由文章第一句“Listed here are four of the thousands of impressive museums around the world.”可知，本文主要介绍了四个世界闻名的博物馆的概况，故最有可能是旅游指南。
